Distribution and Transportation providers are expanding globally as more and more specialization is required to satisfy complex societies and the people who live in them. MRCworldwide advisors are on top of the trends in allowing us to best serve your needs in this active industry.
Rapid Freightways and Consolidated Transportation
The Company serves national and international markets providing transportation services, both less-than-truck-load (“LTL”) and truck Load (“TL”) as well as freight forwarding, customized logistics processing, and warehousing services to large and medium-size corporations. The Company views itself as not only a common carrier, but rather a transportation and distribution service provider that offers a wide range of quality services including LTL services, cargo handling, customized logistics, warehousing, fulfillment, distribution management and on-time delivery. MRCWorldwide initiated the transaction, acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of Blue Point Capital Partners.
RLR & Associates Transportation/V&S Transportation
The Company, with a very experienced management team, serves Southern California, national and international markets (Canada and Mexico), provides transportation services, both less-than-truck-load (“LTL”) and truck Load (“TL”) as well as freight forwarding, customized logistics processing, and warehousing services to large and medium-size corporations. The Company views itself as not only a common carrier, but rather a transportation and distribution service provider that offers a wide range of quality services including LTL services, cargo handling, customized logistics, warehousing, fulfillment, distribution management and on-time delivery. MRCWorldwide initiated the transaction, acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the shareholders.
Tri-Way International Freight Forwarding
Tri-Way International Freight Forwarding of Westminster, California was acquired by Seino Corporation of Japan. MRCWorldwide initiated the transaction, acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the shareholders of Tri-Way International Freight Forwarding.
Transmarine Navigation Corporation
Management acquired the stock of Transmarine Navigation Corporation. The acquisition includes all locations in the U.S and Mexico. Transmarine was founded in 1938 in Los Angeles and remained a liner agency until the late 1970's. Transmarine is recognized worldwide as specialists in tanker and dry cargo operations. In California, Transmarine represents more tanker principals than all other agencies combined. In the Pacific Northwest, Transmarine is the leader in liquid cargoes and is widely acclaimed for its expertise in grain and logs. In the US Gulf, Mexico, Hawaii and Singapore serves these areas in the complete spectrum of liquid and dry bulk cargoes. MRCWorldwide acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of Management.
Tiki Corporation
TIKI Corporation acquired by W. C. Bradley, the parent company of Lamplight Farms. TIKI Corporation is a manufacturer and distributor of a unique and branded line of outdoor living products consisting of torches, citronella candles, scented candles, and all-purpose lighters. Through the registered trade name TIKI Torch, the company holds among the most identifiable brands in the industry, a distinction attributable to the company’s 44-year history of delivering quality outdoor living products to consumers. MRCWorldwide acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the shareholders of Tiki Corporation.
Reeves Southeastern Corp
Master-Halco, Inc., the world's leading distributor and manufacturer of fence systems, acquired Reeves Southeastern Corp. from its parent Diamond Home Services, Inc. Master Halco, Inc., a subsidiary of Itochu International operates 92 locations within the U.S. and Canada. The acquisition includes 32 new distribution locations and manufacturing plants in Tampa, Florida and Birmingham, Alabama. Reeves is the third-largest fencing product manufacturer in the U.S. MRCWorldwide acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of Master-Halco and Itochu International, Inc.
Wolverine Packaging, Inc.
Wolverine Packaging, Inc. located in Irvine, CA. was acquired by Ernest Products, Inc. Wolverine is a distributor packaging supplies. MRCWorldwide acted as financial advisors, initiated, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the Wolverine shareholders.
L. J. Products, Inc.
L. J. Products, located in Paramount, Ca. was acquired by Waco Corporation. L.J. Products distributes filters. MRCWorldwide acted as financial advisors, initiated, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the L.J. shareholders.
RDS
Western Parcel Express acquired roadway Delivery Systems, located in Cincinnati, Ohio. Both of these Companies are regional carriers of small packages. MRCWorldwide acted as financial advisors, initiated, structured and negotiated the transaction on behalf of American Package Products. American Package owns regional carriers in the U.S.
Consolidated Tex-Pack Inc., Mistletoe Tex-Pack Express, Inc., O & A Tex-Pack, Inc., Western Tex-Pack Express Inc.
Western Parcel Express acquired the stock of Tex-Pack Inc. located in Texas. These companies are all regional, same day and over night carriers of small packages. MRCWorldwide acted as financial advisors, initiated, structured and negotiated the transaction on behalf of American Package Products. American Package owns region carriers in the Western US, including Western Parcel Express.
FS Services and Christina Corporation
Opal Concepts acquired Western U.S. Franchise operations of Fantastic Sams and Christina Corp. distributors of hair care products. MRCWorldwide acted as financial advisor, structured and negotiated the transaction for the shareholders of FS Services and Christina Corporation.
Lone Star, Inc.
American Package Express acquired the stock of Lone Star, Inc. with headquarters in Austin, Texas. Both of these companies are regional carriers of small packages. MRCWorldwide acted as financial advisors, initiated, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of American Package Products.
Beaver Express
American Package Express acquired the stock of Beaver Express, Inc. located in Oklahoma. Both of these companies are regional same day and over night carriers of small packages. MRCWorldwide acted as financial advisors, initiated, structured and negotiated the transaction on behalf of American Package Products. American Package owns region carriers in the Western US.
King Van Lines
King Van Lines of Santa Fe Springs, California acquired the assets of Krukenkamp, Inc. MRCWorldwide initiated the transaction, acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of King Van Lines.
Inland Transportation of San Bernardino & Riverside, California
Inland Transportation of San Bernardino and Riverside, California was Acquired by Burgess North American. MRCWorldwide initiated the transaction, acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the shareholders of Inland Transportation.
Grand Distributing, Inc.
Grand Distributing, Inc. of Los Angeles, California was acquired by an Investment Group. MRCWorldwide initiated the transaction, acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the shareholders of Grand Distributing, Inc.
Matly’s
Thompson Capital acquired the assets of Matly's Inc. of Oakland, California. Matly's is a distributor of automotive paint with three locations in Northern California. MRCWorldwide has represented Thompson Capital in seven acquisitions during a three year period.
Cal-State Distributors, Inc.
Carlson Systems acquired the assets of Cal-State Distributors, Inc., a 42 year old distributor of packaging supplies located in Southern California. Carlson will consolidate their Los Angeles operations into the Cal-State facilities. MRCWorldwide represented the shareholders of Cal-State Distributors in this transaction.
Hal Kelley Feed & Milling
Diamond Pacific Products Company acquired the assets of Hal Kelley Feed & Milling, a 50 year old manufacturer and distributor of feed products. This acquisition makes Diamond Pacific and Star Milling the largest producer of sack feed products on the West Coast. MRCWorldwide represented the Kelley shareholders in the sale of the company.
Upland Feed Company
Star Milling Company acquired the assets of Upland Feed Company, a west coast 100 year old manufacturer and distributor of feed products. This acquisition makes Star Milling the largest producer of poultry feed products on the West Coast. MRCWorldwide represented Quality Industries and Upland Feed Company in the sale of this division.
Qaulitee International Parts of Richmond, VA
Our client, H&H Distributors, Inc. sold a division (Qualitee International Parts) to The Acme Group, Inc of Detroit. Qualitee is a branded high-quality automotive parts company doing $10 million in sales. Acme is a private company with nine operating entities serving the auto industry. Acme sought to diversify into the automotive after-market and Qualitee gives them an entry into that market.
Meridian Parts Corporation
Fel-Pro, Inc. of Skokie, Illinois acquired Meridian Parts Corporation of Huntington Beach, California. Meridian Parts is a contract manufacturer and distributor of diesel engine parts. The company was merged into the FP Diesel Division of Fel-Pro. MRCWorldwide represented the shareholders of Meridian Parts Corporation.
ProSound and Stage Lighting, Inc.
ProSound is the largest mail order and internet retailer of specialty DJ, live sound, recording and lighting equipment in the United States. Selling predominantly to DJ’s, and commercial accounts including schools, churches, and local governments, the Company derives its competitive advantage from the delivery of superior customer service (including technical post-sale support and pre-sale advice), as well as from the size and scope of product categories and sub-categories offered to customers. Founded in 1976, the Company has developed a strong brand that is synonymous with quality and value, an achievement which has facilitated a high rate of repeat business over the years. For FY 2004 (ending December 31st) the Company will derive approximately 18%-20% of revenue from internet sales and the balance from the catalog. MRCWorldwide initiated the transaction, acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the ProSound shareholders.
Globe Allied Fasteners
Itochu Corporation, an international conglomerate, sold the assets of their U.S. fastener operations headquartered in Janesville, Wisconsin to Porteous Fasteners Company. MRCWorldwide acted as financial advisor, initiated, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of Itochu International.
L. A. Eyeworks
MRCWorldwide negotiated the buyout of minority shareholders of the U.S. and European companies. MRCWorldwide acted as financial advisor, structured and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the minority shareholders.
Concept Packaging
MRCWorldwide negotiated the buyout of 50% of the equity participants in the company. MRCWorldwide acted as financial advisor, structured and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the minority shareholders.
Dydee Diaper
L&N Laundry, owner of Baby Land Diaper Service of San Diego, acquired the assets of Dydee Diaper Service of Brea, the largest diaper service in Southern California. Baby Land merged their San Diego operations into the Dydee Brea facilities. MRCWorldwide represented the shareholders of Dydee Diaper Service in this transaction.
Baker International Corporation
Baker International Corporation of Vernon, California was acquired by City Distribution Services, Inc. MRCWorldwide initiated the transaction, acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the shareholders of Baker International Corporation.
Royal, Inc.
Management of Royal, Inc. acquired the stock of the company in a Management Buy Out. MRCWorldwide acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of Management.
Royal Warehousing
Royal Warehouse of Carson, California was acquired by Western Sunset Corporation MRCWorldwide initiated the transaction, acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the shareholders of Royal, Inc.
Royal, Inc. of Baltimore, Maryland
Royal, Inc. of Baltimore, Maryland was acquired by Zust Bachmieir of Switzerland. MRCWorldwide initiated the transaction, acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the shareholders of Royal Inc.
